Tuesday, 3 July 2012

The medical sensors market is expected
to witness rapid growth in the coming few years, driven by the
increasing demand for better and improved healthcare services and rising
importance of sensors in medical devices. Further, developments in
technology and incorporation of sensors in newer medical applications
are expected to boost the growth of this industry.

Global Medical Sensors Market is
estimated to reach the value of $12,445.6 million by the year 2016.
Increasing healthcare costs, aging population, and need for medical
diagnosis and treatment is driving the sensors market in medical
applications. Most developing economies are expected to drive the trends
in the sensors market in medical applications from the growth as well
as technology perspective.

Sensors are playing a significant role
in enhancing safety and improving the quality of life in the healthcare
industry. Accuracy, intelligence, capability, reliability, and
compactness of sensors are expanding their use in medical applications.
Sensors increase the intelligence of life supporting systems and can be
used in various types of monitoring applications to support better
quality of life to patients. Sensors are also employed for identifying
advanced symptoms and preventing acute illnesses.

Market Segmentation

Based on Type

Temperature Sensors

Position Sensors

Pressure Sensors And Transducers

Chemical Sensors

Force And Load Sensors And Transducers

Flow Sensors

Level Sensors

Based on Application

Surgical Devices

Radiological Devices

Physical Medicine Devices

Orthopedic Devices

Ophthalmic Devices

Ob-Gyn Devices

Neurology Devices

Gastroenterology and Urology Devices

Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices

Cardiovascular Devices

Anesthesia Devices

This research report analyzes this
market depending on its market segments and major geographies.
Geographies analyzed under this research report include

North America

Asia Pacific

Europe

Rest of the World

This report provides comprehensive analysis of

Current market trends

Market growth drivers

Factors limiting market growth

Market structure

Market projections for upcoming years

The report also provides analysis of
recent developments in technology, Porter’s five force model, and
complete company profiles of top industry players. It includes review of
micro and macro factors significant with respect to existing market
players and new entrants along with detailed value chain analysis.